[V8] Starter Removal

[Karl Middlebrooks]

I went to do this on one of my '90's, and eventually gave up because of time 
and my inability to get the large bolt loosened up, but I do recall that it 
was easier to get at the top bolt by removing the engine cover, airbox, and 
passenger side distributor as you mentioned.

Even so, after applying varying combinations of heat, PB blaster, swear 
words, and almost a sledgehammer, I couldn't get the top bolt to budge. I 
ended up putting the whole thing back together, and have vowed to send it to 
a wrench and pay them for the task. Seems like that it was a fairly common 
complaint on the list here that the top bolt appeared to have been put in by 
gorillas.


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From: <bblake1055 at aol.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2010 8:38 AM
To: <v8 at audifans.com>
Subject: [V8] Starter Removal

>
> 4 out 4 of my V8's are on the disabled list and I plan on tackling the 
> starter replacement today on the 91.
>
> I have the "detailed" 4 book shop manual for the V8 with a very detailed 
> description on changing out the starter.
>
>
> Quote 1.)"Disconnect Battery"
>
>          2.) "Remove starter"
>
> Sounds pretty simple, but I have a feeling it's a little more difficult.
>
> I have heard from several people that the easiest way to get to the top 
> bolt is to remove the passenger side distributor to access the 10mm allen 
> bolt.
>
> Is the distributor removal difficult?  Does it have to be marked and can 
> it only go back in one way?  I remember working on the old Fords and 
> Chevys and you had to have the rotor and teeth lined up just right when 
> reinstalling the distributor or your timing was off.
>
> Any advice would be appreciated
>
> Bob Blake
>
> 91 V8 - broken starter
> 92 V8 - leaking power steering pump
> 93 V8 - Broken headlight switch
> 93 V8 5spd - Broken fuse box - blinkers not working
>
>
>
>
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